“The president will also likely raise North Korea, highlighting his unilateral announcement scaling back U.S.-Republic of Korea military exercises (which China has long called for) as well as his call for another meeting with Kim Jong-un.”

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“In mid-August, Trump announced a major reduction in ongoing US-ROK joint military exercises, calling them “totally inappropriate and hostile.” The move appeared intended, at least in part, to address North Korea’s longstanding complaints about Washington’s “hostile policy” and create a more favorable environment for dialogue.”

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